Sourcing & Fabric Resource Guide
August’s apparel trade week in Las Vegas offers comprehensive sourcing for manufacturers as well as retailers. At the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC represents hundreds of companies from more than 40 countries and connects branded-apparel companies with fabric wholesalers, designers, and product-development teams. Sourcing at MAGIC runs Aug. 16–19 and features unique matchmaking services and educational seminars. In conjunction, this guide profiles key providers in the textile and trim categories, technology solutions, sourcing trade events, and more.
FABRICS & FIBERS
Antex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc.3750 S. Broadway Place Los Angeles, CA 90007 (323) 232-2061; Fax (323) 233-7751 annat@antexknitting.com Contact: Bill or Anna Tenenblatt Product Line: Knitted fabrics for apparel and swimwear, including single and double knits, ribs, novelties, yarn-dyed stripes, and prints in gauges from 18 to 36 cut. We produce cotton, poly/cotton, rayon blends, cotton model, micro-fiber, nylon, and spandex fabrics. What’s New: Flame-resistant PyroSafe by Antexreg;; Greenline by Antextrade;, which includes organic cotton, recycled poly, and soy and bamboo blends; and Dry Inside Performance Cotton Services: Knitting, dyeing, printing, sueding, brushing, and special finishes Minimum: 500 yds. per color Turnaround Time: 3–4 weeks Competitive Edge: We are a local vertical mill in operation for more than 30 years, produce approximately 1.5 million yards per week, have an extensive knit and print line, and continually create new, exciting fabrics.
Asher Fabric Concepts 2833 Leonis Blvd. #308 Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 268-1218 Fax (323) 581-1117 asher@asherconcepts.com Contact: Asher Shalom Product Line: Fabrics made in California from luxurious fibers What’s New: Sophisticated fabrics for the contemporary market Services: We accommodate both small- and big-lot orders. Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Samples or small lots Price Points: $2.10–$12 per yard Turnaround Time: 3–4 weeks Competitive Edge: We offer the most fashion-forward fabrics, PFGD solid colors, and prints made in the USA.
Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. 1881 Athens Highway Jefferson, GA 30549 (706) 367-9834; Fax (706) 367-9837 www.buhleryarns.com sales@buhleryarns.com Contact: David Sasso, Werner Bieri, Victor Almeida, Linda Newton Product Line: Ring-spun yarn with 100% Supima, 100% Micro Modal, 50/50 Supima Micro Modal, and 50/50 Supima Outlast. Yarn count ranges from 12/1 Ne to 90/1 Ne. What’s New: Royal Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima Micro Modal for supersoft, comfortable, durable, bright, and extraordinarily strong fabrics Competitive Edge: Service, quality, innovation, and flexibility
Franco American Textiles 1051 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 268-2345; Fax (323) 268-2155www.franco-american.com www.procaresupplies.com Diana@franco-american.comContact: Diana JonesProduct Line: Specializing in sewing threads and custom dye-to-match cotton and polyester thread. We also carry related garment supplies such as plastic and wire hangers, clear poly bags, cut work bags and packaging supplies such as boxes and tissue. What’s New: Expanded the line to include industrial sewing-machine parts, customized cut work bags, and hangers of various colors and shapes.Services: An in-house dye-to-match facility makes it easy to match your swatch to any color thread, giving you the quick turnaround time. We also customize packaging supplies, poly bags, and individual cut work bags. Custom Work: Yes Inventory: We carry many items in stock and over 470 colors of sewing thread at our warehouse.Turnaround Time: 24 hours for custom dye-to-match thread. For all others, please inquire within. Competitive Edge: Supplier of cotton and polyester thread for over 25 years with four retail locations conveniently located throughout California. Free local delivery for orders in Downtown and Orange County area.We are flexible, reliable, and efficient.
Pacific Coast Knitting, Inc.6051 Maywood Ave.Huntington Park, CA 90255(323) 584-6888; Fax (323) 582-8880 www.pacificknitting.com info@pacificknitting.com Contact: Mike ToloueeProduct Line: Fabric development and knitting to your specifications: novelty knits, burnouts 50/1, 60/1, slubs, Micro-Modal, silk, MicroModal/cashmere, and Supima cotton What’s New: Slub linen ProModal, MVS Modal, and linen blend Services: Garment package: knitting, cutting, and sewing Custom Work: YesInventory: Sampling only Minimum: 1/3 sample rolls, frac12; dye lot, full dye lot Price Points: $2 and up Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks Competitive Edge: First-class quality fabric and on-time delivery
Parcheh Inc. 4826 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90037 (323) 544-0171; Fax (323) 544-0174 moeg12@gmail.com Contact: Moe Ghobadpour Product Line: This Los Angeles–based manufacturer and importer offers a wide range of designer and fine knits, from sheer to heavy, from basic to novelty. What’s New: New line of certified organic fabrics includes: 100% organic cotton and bamboo/cotton, single and double knits, ribs, pique, terrys, fleece, and pointelle, and 100% organic cotton woven popline, canvas, and voile. Services: Our partner company, Nature’s Laboratory, will dye all kinds of natural fibers with natural plant and eco dyes. Custom Work: We handle private labels in the U.S.A., China, India, Vietnam, and Central America. Inventory: Yes Minimum: None for stock Price Points: Very reasonable and competitive Turnaround Time: 2–3 weeks, confirmed before placing order Competitive Edge: Our selection of organic fabric, organic t-shirts, and our eco and natural dyes
Philips-Boyne Corp.reg; 135 Rome St. Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 755-1230; Fax (631) 755-1259 www.philipsboyne.com sales@philipsboyne.com Contact: David Haber Product Line: High-quality shirtings and fabric. The majority of the line consists of long staple Egyptian cotton that is woven and finished in Japan. Styles range from classic stripes, checks, and solids to novelties, oxfords, dobbies, voiles, Swiss dots, seersuckers, ginghams, flannels, and more. Exclusive broadcloth qualities: Ultimoreg;, Coronareg;, and Superbareg;. What’s New: New patterns added regularly: woven, end on end, yarn-dyed plaids; flannels, large houndstooth; yarn-dyed stripes and checks. Custom Work: Yes; minimums apply; 90 ex-mill Japan Inventory: More than 3.5 million yards of stock also includes blends, linens, and silks. Minimum: 3 yards Price Points: Moderate to better to designer Turnaround Time: Immediate shipping for stock Competitive Edge: Fully stocked distributor. Inventory available on website. Knowledgeable customer-service team, immediate shipping, and highest-quality textiles. Philips-Boyne serves everyone from at-home sewers and custom shirt-makers to couture designers and branded corporations. Call or e-mail for samples.
FREIGHT & LOGISTICS
Crowley Maritime (800) CROWLEY www.crowley.com Services: Crowley Maritime Corporation provides diversified transportation services in domestic and international markets by means of six operating lines of business: Puerto Rico/Caribbean Liner Services, Latin America Liner Services, Logistics, Marine Services, Petroleum Services, and Technical Services. Competitive Edge: Crowley is the leading ocean cargo carrier between the United States and Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba. The company employs approximately 4,300 people and provides its services using a fleet of more than 210 vessels, consisting of RO/RO (roll on roll off) vessels, LO/LO (lift on lift off) vessels, tankers, tugs, and barges. Crowley’s land-based facilities and equipment include terminals, warehouses, tank farms, office buildings, trucks, trailers, containers, chassis, cranes, and other specialized vehicles.
TECHNOLOGY
AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc. 110 E. Ninth St., Suites A1169 & A1173 Los Angeles, CA 90079 (310) 361-5710 www.AIMStsi.com sales@AIMStsi.com Contact: Henry Cherner Products: Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) is a complete order- and production-processing system for every sector of the industry, offering integrated EDI, AIMS GL Accounting Integration, UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager Integration, Web-based order processing, factor integration, online retail sales integration, and more. What’s New: AIMS Remote Order Entry allows sales reps to enter orders into AIMS while at trade shows without needing to access the Internet. AIMS Scan & Pack scans garments as they are received into final inventory. AIMS WebLink automates the process of creating online catalogs and allows wholesale customers and sales reps to access styles, orders, inventory, and account activity. With Apparel Easy Shop, retail customers can purchase inventory directly from your website.
TEXTILE SERVICES
Geltman Industries 1914 Bay St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 622-2015; Fax (213) 622-4572 www.geltman.com geltmanind@aol.com Contact: Shari Rezai, President; Ron Cueto, Operations Manager Services: Textile finishing, laundry, bonding, and fabric repair What’s New: Brushing and water-repellent process Special Services: Next-day service on bonding Turnaround Time: 3–5 days Catalog: Yes Competitive Edge: We serve the specialized needs of the textile, apparel, and home-furnishing industries.
TRADE SHOWS
The California Market Center 110 E. Ninth St., Suite A727 Los Angeles, CA 90079 (213) 360-3600 www.californiamarketcenter.com Show Dates: LA Fashion Market Spring ’11, Oct. 15–19. Description: The California Market Center (CMC) is the hub for the style industries in Los Angeles. More than 1,000 showrooms and nearly 10,000 product lines are housed in three 13-story wings. The CMC is open daily and hosts five major fashion markets, two textile markets, and four gift and home markets each year in addition to a range of market days, fashion weeks, educational events, and seminars throughout the year.
Consulate General of Pakistan Trade Division 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1250 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 474-6861; Fax (310) 474-4871 Contact: Mr. Eazaz Dar, Commercial Counselor pakcom.loa@tdap.gov.pk www.pakconsulatela.org Show Dates: Aug. 16–19, 2010 Description: A complete range of apparel items including cotton knit polos and T-shirts, flannel, denim, sports gear, jackets, and other leather products. Outstanding product quality, highly competitive prices, reliable delivery schedules, and capability to fill small to very large orders, customer-service orientation, all supported by the government of Pakistan.
GlobalTex: International Textile Fair Market Center Management Company 2100 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 (800) DAL-MKTS; Fax: (214) 749-5458 www.marketcentermanagement.com info@mcmcmail.com Contact: Meredith Hite Show Dates: Sept. 28–30 Description: GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is a full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel design and production. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. GlobalTex features the latest fabrics, trims, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. For 2010, no show on the West Coast offers more European resources and more new resources that have not shown in Los Angeles. GlobalTex’s website is available at www.globaltex.com.
The Source/International Textiles Expo 80 Melrose Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-3937 Fax (516) 596-3941 www.textileshows.com textileshow@earthlink.net Contact: Pat Kobishyn Show Dates: Sept. 13–15 at the Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Description: The International Textiles Expo is the source for fabrics, notions, trimmings, patterns, and supplies in the apparel/accessories, home deacute;cor, quilting, and gift industries. Serving the needs of independent retail fabric stores and manufacturers, the show is held twice a year in Las Vegas, in the fall and spring.
SOURCING at MAGIC 6200 Canoga Avenue, 2nd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 593-5000 www.sourcingatmagic.com Contact: Ana Uribe, auribe@magiconline.com Show Dates: Aug. 16–19 Description: Sourcing at MAGIC is the pre-eminent international business platform offering one-stop shopping for the entire fashion supply chain. Timed to coincide with MAGIC, manufacturers and component suppliers have the unique opportunity to connect with thousands of sourcing executives, designers, wholesalers, private-label buyers, and the top U.S. multi-unit retailers. With 700 exhibitors from 40 countries, Sourcing at MAGIC is North America’s ultimate resource for everything from fiber to finish, offering the total supply chain to our attendees.
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